McCook County, County in South Dakota, United States.
McCook County is an administrative division in South Dakota with Salem as its county seat. The region comprises rolling hills and farmland spread across hundreds of square miles.
The county was established in 1873 and named after Edwin Stanton McCook, a Civil War general. McCook held significant roles in early Dakota Territory governance.
The population of 5,682 residents maintains strong agricultural traditions through local fairs, community gatherings, and seasonal farming activities throughout the calendar year.
Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 81 connect the county to larger regions. The courthouse in Salem serves as the main location for administrative matters.
The landscape varies in elevation, with higher areas in the northeast shaped by natural water systems. This drainage pattern shapes the visible features of farming and topography today.
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